Donald Grant
Born In: Donkin, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: August 25th, 1925
Passed in: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed on: July 22nd, 2011
The passing of Donald Grant occurred at York Manor Nursing Home, Fredericton, N.B. on Friday, July 22, 2011. He was 85.
Born Aug. 25, 1925 in Donkin, N.S., he was the son of the late William and Laura (Hall) Grant.
Prior to retirement, Donald was a Public Health Inspector for the Province of Newfoundland and was a member of The United Nations Peacekeeping Veteran’s Society in Sydney, N.S. Donald was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of Canada, Donkin, N.S.
Donald is survived by five children, Laura Edwards of Lincoln, N.B., Donna Grant (Bob) of Fredericton, N.B., William L. Grant (Gail) of Niton, Alta., R. Keith Grant (Maria) of London, Ont. and Jacqueline P. Grant (Chris) of Brampton, Ont.; one sister, Gwen Milley of Glace Bay; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents; his wife, Jane ‘Jean’ (Snow) Grant (2009); four brothers, Leonard, Edwin, Wilfred and Lawrence; three sisters, Gladys, Doris (Peg) and Patricia; grandson, Chris Weese; infant son, Donald Wilfred Grant and son-in-law, Lloyd Edwards.
Donald’s wish for no visitation or service will be respected. Interment will be held in St. Lukes United Church Cemetery, Donkin at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Rd. Fredericton, N.B. (458-1885).
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com.
